Real Madrid gear up for a big and demanding fixture tonight against city Rivals Atlético Madrid. A derby watched world wide, the merengues will go into this one without their highest goalscorer kylian Mbappe, out on injury.

However, Carlo ancelotti was boosted by the return of Tchouaméni and Bellingham earlier this month, while Eduardo Camavinga is match fit.

In what is expected to be a 4-4-2 formation, Madrid my DNA predicts ancelotti’s best line-up tonight.

Defenders:

Gk: Thibaut Courtois.

It’s a no-brainer that a player like Courtois appears in the starting lineup week-in week-out. His performances speak for itself.

RB: Dani Carvajal.

Currently the best RB in the world, Carvajal returns to the lineup after being rested mid-week

CB: E. Militao.

Slowly returning to his best since recovery, Militão will be a key asset for ancelotti tonight

CB: Antonio Rüdiger

One of Real Madrid’s best players last season, Rüdiger has continued his fine showings into this season.

LB: Ferland Mendy.

It’s usually on this big nights that Mendy gets the ‘best in the world shout’. Will be key tonight.

Midfielders:

DM: Tchouaméni

Expected to be key for ancelotti tonight, the Frenchman has now regained full fitness.

CM: Luka Modrić.

Modrić is expected to be the beneficiary of Mbappé’s absence. His experience will play a big role tonight.

CM: Fede Valverde

The backbone of this Midfield, Valverde will be looking to impact the game a great deal.

AM: Jude Bellingham

In a 4-4-2 formation, Jude appears to be on his best moving forward. This position will not be new to him, as he produced great numbers there last season.

Attackers:

ST: Rodrygo

Has been in great form lately, there’s no doubting Rodrygo’s quality and he will look to replicate his fine form tonight.

ST: Vinicius Jr

The Brazilian has been the main figure In attack this season. Expected to win the ballon d’Or in one months time, he will look to prove why he deserves it most tonight.